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Frank Buckles
Posted by Randy | March 10, 2010

“A nation reveals itself not only by the men it produces, but also by the men it honors, the men it remembers.” – President John F. Kennedy

A couple of years ago, I wrote an editorial titled The Vanishing Generation about a man named Frank Buckles who was creating history as the last veteran of World War I. In that editorial, I talked about the importance of honoring our nation’s veterans and the importance of preserving their invaluable stories.  You can read that editorial here.

Now two years later - as Frank Buckles celebrated his 109th birthday on February 1, 2010 - I am proud to cosponsor a resolution, H.Res.1060, congratulating him as America’s last surviving WWI veteran.

Visit the Veterans History Project to learn about other ways we can honor our nation’s finest men and women in uniform.
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  • Dennis Stokes commented on 3/11/2010
    God Bless Mr. Buckles, and thank you for giving him this honor. It is refreshing to see someone honored who deserves it. I just wish it was put in the mainstream.
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